December weather forecast
Stratton, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stratton, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Stratton, Colorado, experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a minimum of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Stratton are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stratton, there are 108.3 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stratton are January through May, October through December. In Stratton, Colorado, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Stratton, during the entire year, snow falls for 34 days and aggregates up to 11.57" (294mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Stratton is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Stratton?

December stands out as Stratton's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Is it cold in Stratton during December?

During December, Stratton experiences an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Stratton?

The months with the highest humidity in Stratton are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

What is the average humidity in December in Stratton?

The average relative humidity in December in Stratton, Colorado, is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Stratton?

In December, in Stratton, Colorado, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Stratton in December?

In Stratton, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stratton?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Stratton?

The average day length in December in Stratton, Colorado, is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Stratton?

On the first day of December in Stratton, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Stratton?

In Stratton, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Stratton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Stratton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Stratton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stratton, CO

Average temperature in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stratton, CO

Average pressure in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Stratton, CO

Average wind speed in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stratton, CO

Average humidity in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (48%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stratton, CO

Average rainfall in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stratton, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stratton, CO

Average snowfall in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stratton, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stratton, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stratton, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stratton, CO

Average UV index in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stratton, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
Stratton, CO

Average visibility in December - Stratton, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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